For a packed day of sails and sunshine, pop on down to North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club in Bowen (NQCYC) where you will find boats abound. On the 12th of January the Yacht Club will host a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony and all watercrafts are invited to participate. The NQCYC doesn't discriminate with the event’s motto: ‘If it floats, it's a boat’ so get out there on the water, dress up your boats and hoist your flags because it's time for some anointed fun in the sun!
Providing live, musical entertainment will be the wonderful Kimmy at 12.30pm before the boats set sail for their blessings. Then at 1.30pm the ceremony for the Blessing of the Boats will begin, followed by a cruise around the bay in the blessed watercrafts.
The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition dating back centuries and is performed when launching new vessels as well as a regular, yearly ceremony to ensure the protection of a ship and its crew. At Bowen’s own North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club you will find this year's ceremony has a few extra ways for the community to get involved.
Like how about a sausage sizzle to whet your appetites? After the sailing around the bay comes to an end, the barbeque goes on and all are welcome to enjoy an afternoon at the harbour. With local cafes and bars open, it's a sea-breezy time suitable for all the family.
WHAT: Blessing of the Boats Ceremony
WHERE: Yacht Club, 1 Starboard Drive, Bowen
WHEN: Sunday 12th 11:30am - 2pm
North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club, locals sail into the harbour with flags raised. Photo supplied
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